Chapter 199

Entering the inner courtyard from the ten-thousand-acre forest, then turning into the mountain path on the right, and walking for several dozen more steps, this is the path to reach the Immortal Residence Courtyard.

The location of this road is very open, with no obstruction around it.

Therefore, the scene of the Pill Sect woman dressing up and going to Seeing Ji You's courtyard early in the morning was seen clearly from a bird's-eye view by both the disciples staying in the Five Great Holy Halls and the disciples intending to attain enlightenment in the Purple Bamboo Zen Forest.

Knocking on the door, talking, then following into the courtyard, the words and deeds, demeanor and expression during the period were clear at a glance.

They all knew that Seeing Ji You was raising a woman in his courtyard, and it had been half a month since then.

They also knew that the Pill Sect woman Yuan Caiwei truly had feelings for Seeing Ji You, and as soon as she arrived at the Heavenly Tian Shuyuan, she went to Seeing Ji You's courtyard without stopping.

They always felt that something should happen in such a lively scene, such as rushing out of the door, such as fighting and scolding in the street...

Some even felt that perhaps they would see Seeing Ji You kneeling on the mountain road, admitting his mistake to Yuan Caiwei, expressing that he would immediately send that mortal woman away to express his determination to marry into the Pill Sect.

But from last night to this morning, all the expected things did not happen; only the curling smoke that kept rising made all the speculation shattered in the smoke and fire, as if Yuan Caiwei came just at the right time...

Many of them were actually waiting for an opportunity, wanting to take this opportunity to feast the Pill Sect siblings in order to purchase the needed elixirs.

After all, the Heavenly Dao Assembly was about to begin, and at this juncture, those who wanted to consolidate their realm as soon as possible or break into the upper realm as soon as possible were everywhere.

If it were in the past, they could achieve this through longer seclusion, but in the current situation, taking elixirs became the best choice.

But now, except for Seeing Ji You, it seems that no one can see this pair of siblings.

"In the current situation, I really don't know if I should go..."

"It's fine to go and ask, right?"

"But the affairs between men and women are too complicated, and the affairs between men and women are even more so; it's not something outsiders can casually interfere with. I think we should still send a letter to probe the situation. What does Zhengxin Xianzi Zhengxin think?"

"Immortal Venerable Yangshu's consideration is very correct, so shall we send a letter to try first?"

It is not a secret that the Pill Sect prepares spare elixirs every time they deliver elixirs, so Ban Yangshu and Wen Zhengxin actually also have the heart to seek elixirs.

But considering that the situation in Seeing Ji You's backyard is not very clear, the two of them were also hesitant and did not dare to act rashly.

So after thinking about it again and again, they wrote a letter, tactfully expressing their desire to seek elixirs, and then handed it to the Management Tian Shuyuan disciple to deliver on their behalf.

In this way, if it can be done, it is naturally excellent; if it cannot be done, there will be no regrets.

At this time, the morning meal in the small courtyard had just ended, and Yuan Caiwei and Kuangcheng Yan Shuyi were drinking tea in the main room.

The former didn't explicitly say she wanted to snatch a man, and the latter was stubborn and unwilling to say she wanted to marry, so the two people's interaction was still like sisters who didn't know each other's thoughts, full of plastic feeling.

And Xiang Dong was responsible for washing the bowls, and by the way, roasting sweet potatoes for the two sisters, a proper tool-brother.

Seeing Ji You was much more leisurely; at this time, he was sitting on a small stool, unfolding the letter sent by Ban Yangshu to read.

The Heavenly Dao Assembly is held once every five years, and the rules of the fight are a king-of-the-hill competition between those of the same realm, so those who enter the upper realm have the highest chance of winning.

Therefore, the demand for elixirs by cultivators who intend to participate in the Heavenly Dao Assembly at this time is far more intense than at any other time.

Seeing Ji You took out a stack of silver notes from his bosom at this time, counted them for a long time, and turned to look at Yuan Caiwei and Xiang Dong...

Not long after, Ban Yangshu and Wen Zhengxin each received a fist-sized red medicine box.

Unsealing the spiritual seal on the medicine box, the black spiritual elixir was placed inside, the pill patterns moving like living things, and as the mysterious light flowed, there seemed to be faint immortal sounds, causing the surrounding aura to flow, and a burst of sparkling light in the air.

Ban Yangshu held the medicine box for a long time, suddenly having a feeling of being in a dream.

"This Qian-Yuan Pill has always been priceless; getting it so easily, why does it make me feel a bit panicked?"

"Yes, I had originally prepared a hundred taels, but Ji Shidi Ji didn't mention money to us at all; this instead makes me feel uneasy in my heart."

The two looked at each other, feeling puzzled, so they took the elixirs and went to Cao Jingsong's courtyard.

Cao Jingsong looked at the medicine boxes in the two people's hands for a long time: "He didn't want money?"

Wen Zhengxin nodded: "Does Cao Jiaoxi also feel it's very strange?"

Cao Jingsong scratched his head, thought for a long time, and said: "He has been extremely poor since he entered the academy, can't afford to eat, let alone afford elixirs."

"Then shouldn't he ask us for money even more?"

"No, I mean he hasn't bought elixirs, so he should not know how much this elixir is actually worth..."

Case solved; Wen Zhengxin held his breath instantly, thinking to himself that so that's how it is.

Ban Yangshu looked at the elixir in his hand: "But even if Ji Shidi Ji doesn't know, Yuan Caiwei certainly wouldn't not know."

Cao Jingsong hissed: "That's true too."

Bai Rulong couldn't help but speak after hearing this: "After Brother Ji read your letter and said he wanted to, Miss Yuan certainly gave it casually; how could she mention money to him for something her sweetheart wants? I think it's normal for Brother Ji not to know the price; it's normal for Cao Jiaoxi not to understand, as he hasn't had a partner."

Cao Jingsong was stunned for a moment, thinking to himself, how can this damn thing be related to me not having a partner?

Ban Yangshu couldn't help but purse his lips: "No matter what, I think this money should still be given, more rather than less."

Wen Zhengxin looked at Ban Yangshu: "Why?"

"Ji Shidi Ji will know how much this elixir is worth one day; I'm afraid of being robbed by then..."

"Makes sense."

Bai Rulong touched his mouth, thinking to himself, how can it be so troublesome.

If Brother Ji wanted to rob you, would he still need to give you elixirs? Impossible!

If his occupational disease flares up, you entering the door with your left foot first is a reason.

But what makes him most puzzled now is that there is clearly another woman in Brother Ji's courtyard, why is it so harmonious.

Regarding this matter, he would rather risk being robbed than learn it fiercely.

Ban Yangshu and Wen Zhengxin did not stay any longer, then returned to the inner courtyard, preparing to refine the Qian-Yuan Pill they obtained.

And the fact that the two of them each obtained a Qian-Yuan Pill also began to spread in the inner courtyard through the mouth of the Management Tian Shuyuan disciple who went to deliver the letter.

"The Yuan siblings went to Seeing Ji You's side for breakfast early this morning and failed to invite them to the feast."

"In addition, the spare Qian-Yuan Pills should be gone, because just today, Seeing Ji You turned around and gave Wen Zhengxin and Ban Yangshu one each."

Management Tian Shuyuan disciple Wei Han hurried down the mountain, arrived at Hongding Building, and delivered the invitation that couldn't be sent out in the morning to Zhao Yunyue's front, intact.

Before the princess could speak, Liu Junchi's face had already changed drastically, then he came to the front of the corridor silently, leaning against the back, his gaze gloomy.

【Self-directed and self-acted the rumor of marrying into the Pill Sect】

【Friends of the same trade want to get along with Seeing Ji You for the sake of elixirs, I just smile and say nothing】

Yesterday's words were like thunder now, booming endlessly in his ears.

"The Pill Sect's elixir transport route is divided into two lines, north and south, so in Yuan Caiwei's hands, there should be at least three spare elixirs for each category."

"That is to say, there should still be one spare Qian-Yuan Pill?"

"There should still be one..."

"Why don't we also try to send a letter to Seeing Ji You? I heard that he loves money the most; stuffing some silver notes in it should have an effect."

When his heart was in a mess, Liu Junchi heard the discussion behind him and couldn't help but move in his heart.

That's right, Nishan Heavenly Tian Shuyuan is the last stop on the north line; logically speaking, there should still be one.

Liu Junchi looked at Zhao Yunyue at this time: "Junior sister, can you help me find someone to write a letter and take it to Seeing Ji You's place."

Zhao Yunyue was still in a daze at this time, raised her head upon hearing the sound: "Senior brother, what did you say?"

"I mean, can you help me find someone to take a letter seeking elixirs to Seeing Ji You's place."

"This..."

Before Zhao Yunyue could speak, news that made Liu Junchi disappointed again came over.

Yuan Caiwei indeed had a third Qian-Yuan Pill in her hand, but just a moment ago, that elixir was bought from Seeing Ji You's hand by a sect-outside walker of the Chen family for money.

Opportunity is like this, always left only to those who are active enough.

And the crowd who heard this result sighed, some regretting why they didn't act in advance.

What is even more moving is Yuan Caiwei's attitude toward Seeing Ji You; the Pill Sect woman, a fifth-rank pill master, actually gave all the spare elixirs to Seeing Ji You, simply as if she were rushing to marry him.

This idea, which everyone previously thought was Seeing Ji You desperately wanting to cling to the Pill Sect, is the exact opposite.

What is even more terrifying is that if one thinks carefully, the Pill Sect woman's thoughts are so undisguised, yet the two are not married; could it be that Seeing Ji You didn't agree?

And in the subsequent time, the fact that the last Qian-Yuan Pill was bought did not reduce the letters sent to Seeing Ji You's courtyard, but instead continued to increase.

Because besides the Qian-Yuan Pill, there are many other elixirs worth buying.

Moreover, it has now been proven that gold and silver can indeed work in front of Seeing Ji You.

So in the entire afternoon that followed, news that some cultivators bought spare elixirs from Seeing Ji You's hand continued to spread.

Changbai Pill, Dragon-Elephant Pill, Tianhe Pill, Biling Pill...

Inside and outside the Heavenly Tian Shuyuan, the east and west of Shengjing City became lively instantly.

Even those who had no need for elixirs for the time being couldn't help but send letters, intending to try their luck.

If you can't buy it, there will be no loss, but if you can buy it, it's a big profit.

Even the second shopkeeper of Qionghua Pavilion couldn't help but write a letter, wanting to be a second-hand dealer of a second-hand dealer.

At this time, Seeing Ji You sat in the courtyard, watching the Management Tian Shuyuan disciples constantly running back and forth in his courtyard, his fingers moving lightly, and then sent out one elixir after another.

And the silver notes sent into the courtyard were also constantly increasing, stacked into a pile on the table...

The inner courtyard disciples of the Heavenly Tian Shuyuan were originally a bit arrogant, but as more and more people obtained elixirs through his connections, and the price was even far lower than imagined, some people gradually began to be unable to hold on.

There were also some elders who were also a bit moved when they heard about this.

Because immortal sect elders are also graded; some elders find it difficult to obtain elixirs that exceed their grade, and there are also some elders who have no need for elixirs themselves, but have close nephews and nieces who need them, so they also entrusted their trusted disciples to write letters.

Facts have proven that Seeing Ji You has a lot of elixirs in his hands.

Countless disciples obtained elixirs through Seeing Ji You, and at this time, they couldn't help but be surprised and happy.

But despite the surprise, it did not prevent them from looking down on Seeing Ji You.

In their view, Seeing Ji You's approach is actually not much different from eating soft rice; it's just taking advantage of a woman, and there's nothing to be proud of.

Liu Junchi failed to get the Qian-Yuan Pill, and retreated to the second best, entrusting someone to buy a Prajna Pill; although it is not as mysterious and effective as the Qian-Yuan Pill, it is still better than his own seclusion.

In addition, there were his fellow disciples, Yao Chenglin and Peng Peng, who also bought the elixirs they needed from Seeing Ji You.

But what made them feel puzzled was that Seeing Ji You's elixirs were really not expensive; some were on par with the Pill Sect's market price, and some were far lower than the market price.

The problem is that although the Pill Sect's elixirs have always had a fixed market price, because of the scarcity, no one has ever really been able to buy them at the market price.

Even if there is a way, it takes two to three times the price to get it.

"Is it because he relied on Yuan Caiwei's admiration to lower the price and get the elixirs?"

Liu Junchi sneered: "I'm afraid it's possible that he didn't even pay money and just asked Yuan Caiwei for them for free."

Peng Peng and Yao Chenglin were stunned: "Ask for them for free? Impossible, right..."

Liu Junchi turned his eyes to look at the two of them: "Didn't the Management Tian Shuyuan disciple say earlier that the two people who had a good relationship with him were given Qian-Yuan Pills for free? But it is known throughout the Azure Cloud World that Seeing Ji You watches money very closely; he wouldn't buy them himself to give to them."

"This... this is too shameless!"

"I think Miss Yuan couldn't refuse because she was infatuated with him, and he didn't consider how Miss Yuan would explain it after returning to the mountain. If it were me..."

If it were me, this is not just Liu Junchi's thought, but also the thought in the hearts of many who bought elixirs.

If the person Yuan Caiwei was infatuated with was me, I would naturally seek elixirs for myself by status, but I would definitely not use this to collect money on a large scale and trample on a woman's sincere heart.

He Lingxiu was standing outside the main hall of the Zizai Hall at this time; inside the hall were her uncle and several elders, sitting and drinking tea with the two Pill Sect elixir-protecting elders who came with them.

Because Seeing Ji You was selling elixirs in the Heavenly Tian Shuyuan today, the expressions of the two Pill Sect elders were a bit ugly.

He Lingxiu looked toward the direction of the small courtyard at this time and couldn't help but whisper to herself: "Acting like this is truly a bit self-indulgent..."

Zuo Qiuyang walked over from the Zizai Hall, looking at his niece: "Are you talking about Seeing Ji You?"

"Hmm."

"Why would you think so?"

He Lingxiu raised her eyes: "The relationship between him and the Pill Sect woman hasn't even begun, yet he relies on this relationship to publicly sell elixirs; although there is nothing inappropriate about it, it is inevitable that people will look down on him."

Zuo Qiuyang rolled his sleeves behind him: "You thought the same thing when he was an envoy to the Snow Region last time."

He Lingxiu was slightly stunned, and her eyebrows suddenly wrinkled a bit.

At this time, the night was already very thick, and the hazy moonlight gradually shrouded over.

Yuan Caiwei gave Seeing Ji You a second treatment, left his courtyard at this time, and took her younger brother Xiang Dong toward the Zizai Hall.

He Lingxiu saw the siblings coming up the mountain at this time, didn't think too much about her uncle's words, and stepped forward to meet them.

"Miss Yuan, Young Master Yuan, long time no see."

"He Xianzi, I hope you are well."

He Lingxiu showed a smile: "The two Pill Sect elders are drinking tea in the hall; you two also follow me into the hall."

"There are too many things today, I'm a bit tired, so I won't drink tea; I hope He Xianzi will forgive me."

Yuan Caiwei took out a thick stack of silver notes from her bosom, "Please trouble He Xianzi to hand this to my two clan uncles."

He Lingxiu took the silver notes: "What is this?"

"The money for Seeing Ji You to purchase elixirs from our Pill Sect."

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He Lingxiu took the silver notes, checked them for a long time, and her eyebrows wrinkled, then she fell into thought.

She didn't even know when the Yuan siblings left, only knowing that the total amount of these silver notes exceeded the total market price of those sold elixirs.

Among them were several large-denomination silver notes, and the banknote seals used came from the bank dedicated to the Heavenly Tian Shuyuan.

These large-denomination silver notes are not common, and when the Management Tian Shuyuan sent Seeing Ji You to the Snow Region, this was the kind of silver note they gave him.

That is to say, Seeing Ji You bought elixirs from Yuan Caiwei at the market price and sold them at a low price.

To put it another way, he lost money to make a profit, subsidizing many unrelated cultivators.

He Lingxiu didn't quite understand why Seeing Ji You wanted to do this.

Zuo Qiuyang looked at his niece He Lingxiu at this time: "First he got the transport route of the Snow Region demon stones from the Yunzhou family, and then he publicized so loudly that he could directly purchase Pill Sect elixirs; he is doing this for the cultivators of Fengzhou to see."

"Fengzhou?"

"Seeing Ji You did some joint reclamation, joint harvesting, etc., wanting to use the power of foreign immortal manors to reclaim Fengzhou land on a large scale when spring arrives, but those immortal manors may not necessarily listen to him."

"Especially some manor owners, they look down on those tax offerings and certainly won't cooperate like this, and Seeing Ji You needs cultivators to participate, which puts himself in a passive position; at that time, he will always have to bow his head to the immortal manors."

"But now he has obtained Snow Region spirit stones and Pill Sect medicine, everything is different. You think he is for money, but in fact, he has always been adding weight for the Fengzhou people in spring plowing."

Zuo Qiuyang rolled his sleeves behind him: "Those immortal manors in Fengzhou will soon know that Seeing Ji You can obtain top-quality Pill Sect elixirs."

He Lingxiu raised her eyes: "Just for farming?"

"No, it's so that the children in the family can grow up, so that people who go out can go home no matter how late. I was curious about how he could do this before, but now it doesn't seem like empty words."

"He uses Snow Region demon stones and Pill Sect medicine as a price, which will make the foreign immortal manors in Fengzhou grow stronger because of this; even if they are peaceful, it is only temporary. Isn't Seeing Ji You afraid of raising a tiger and causing trouble by doing this?"

Zuo Qiuyang looked at the small courtyard on the southwest side under the night: "He naturally wants to get this kind of risk, and there may be anxiety in his heart, but he still chose to take one step at a time."

In the small courtyard under the winter night, Seeing Ji You was catching his breath in the cold wind.

Today's treatment was to correct his meridians that were distorted by the Qi energy with pill energy, so it was a bit painful; at this time, blowing a little cold wind could alleviate it a bit.

Kuangcheng Yan Shuyi stood outside the door at this time, looking at Seeing Ji You: "Using Snow Region demon stones and Pill Sect medicine as a price, aren't you afraid of raising a tiger and causing trouble?"

Seeing Ji You turned to look at her: "Back then, Chu He and Lu Qingqiu, including the current Fang Jincheng, Lu Hanyan, and Pu Yangxing, were all taking countless elixirs."

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"I mean, no matter how fast they take elixirs and cultivate, they are only as fast as Chu He and the others, and Chu He is far less fast than me."

"The people in those immortal manors in Fengzhou are all marginal figures of the family, and they haven't seen anything good. They will think that since they can get elixirs they can't see usually, then what does it matter if they help Seeing Ji You do some things for a while?"

"After I grow stronger, let alone Seeing Ji You, the whole Fengzhou will be mine, and then spring plowing will start smoothly. They will work hard for Snow Region demon stones and Pill Sect medicine, joint reclamation, joint farming."

"The plowshares in Fengzhou turn over new soil, and there will be no more old-age pavilions, no more exchanging children to eat, no more starving people everywhere."

"In this process, the foreign immortal manors slowly grow stronger, but when they turn their heads, they find, why is Seeing Ji You stronger?"

"Then they will suddenly realize, so it turns out that I am the tiger."

Seeing Ji You couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, but the bite wound on the corner of his mouth began to ache faintly, making him unable to help but turn his head and stare at Kuangcheng Yan Shuyi.

The Little Inspector was staring at him blankly at this time; after a long time, she discovered that his eyes were a bit bad, and a trace of vigilance flashed in her eyes, and sword energy began to rise quietly.

(End of chapter)